Raising Hell

Raising Hell Artist: Run-D.M.C.
Label: Profile
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 015151121726
EAN: 0015151121726
ASIN: B000000CDV


Release Date: 1990-10-25

Raising Hell


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Tracks:

  1. Peter Piper
  2. It's Tricky
  3. My Adidas
  4. Walk This Way
  5. Is It Live
  6. Perfection
  7. Hit It Run
  8. Raising Hell
  9. You Be Illin'
  10. Dumb Girl
  11. Son Of Byford
  12. Proud To Be Black

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Let's not mince words: <I>Raising Hell</I> is one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time. It's not just because it equally pissed off and lightened up leagues of metalheads (the unforgettable crossover Aerosmith cover, "Walk This Way"). It's not because "Peter Piper" is the king of primary school raps which were a weird late-'80s sensation (check out Schoolly D's "B-Boy Rhyme and Riddle" and LL Cool J's "Ain't My Rhyme Ain't Done" for further research into the phenomenon). And it's not even because this is the rap album from which all samples flow, cannibalized by nearly every other rap album since its release. <I>Raising Hell</I> is great because it is a complete character study of Run D.M.C.: "My Adidas" is what they wore; "Son of Byrod" and "Hit It Run" is who they were; and "It's Tricky" is their 'don't try this at home' admonition to the kids at home. There are about 12 albums in rap's history that are mandatory purchases for followers--this is at least one of them. <I>--Todd Levin</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Their Finest Album...(They Never Bettered This one...).......2007-01-29

Arguably one of the most important Rap acts to ever grace a Mic, Run DMC where largely credited with taking rap music, which at that point, was largely considered the domain of the streets and small clubs, and managing to cross over to the mainstream. This, their third (and unarguably most important) album, was the moment when the trio, found themselves at the forefront of the MTV generation. And although 2002's "Greatest Hits" album cherry picks the biggest moments in their career (i.e. The most popular Singles) this album is probably a better overview of the immortal Run Dmc's output. If any of their albums could be stood up as their greatest achievement with the late `Jam Master Jay', and Cement, Run Dmc's Place, in rap history as Hip-Hop's ambassadors....then this is it!! With the tongue twisting raps of "Peter Pier", with it's energetic bravado and uncompromising swagger, this was a exactly the sort of track that endeared them to both underground rap fans, and the chart buying public. As the first track on this album beautifully leading straight into the superlative "It's Tricky", with it's stuttering bass/beats and playful rhymes, not to mention a superbly playful video to accompany the single release. Run Dmc began the gradual crossover appeal of Hip-Hop. But to purely mention just Run Dmc in this review would be unfair, not to mention a unsung pivotal figure in their success....the production genius of "Rick Rubin" that toughened their sound, and give the rudimentary production of their first two albums, a more polished and accessible edge. And nowhere is this better exemplified then, when the phenomenal Aerosmith/Run Dmc pairing "Walk This Way" rolls into view, it skilfully mixed rock dynamics, with the cool loops and beats of Hip-Hop, and although it's now been played to the point of over-familiarity, there can be no arguments as to how influential it was, in taking Hip-Hop/Rap from the underground and to a much wider audience. As a group, Run Dmc where always smart then the average rap act, firstly by affiliating themselves with the `Adidas' shoe company (Hence the "My Adidas" track). Their sound has always been one of Confident street smart and the Brash ("Dumb Girl"), and more importantly by being louder and more invigorating then their rivals, but in such a way as to not scare of potential new listeners. Compared to the sort of lyrical delivery of more contemporary acts (Nas, Jay-Z, Gza), or the leap and strides made in Production (Madlib, Kayne West, Dj Premier), this album can sound a little dated on occasion. but this album was (and still is) Run Dmc's Crowning Glory and Paved the way, for future acts, and it's importance in Hip-Hop simply cannot be underestimated.

5 out of 5 stars The best of the bests.......2004-12-13

The best cd of all time with no doubt.They've reached perfection.True legends 4ever
RIP Jam Master Jay

5 out of 5 stars If you dis RUN DMC, you dissin' hip hop........1999-06-17

I think that "Raising Hell" by RUN DMC should be a part of everybody's musical library, especially if you are into hip hop. They were the pioneers of mainstream hip hop because they took rap music to that next level where it would be appreciated by all walks of life. From the streets of Harlem and Brooklyn to Long Beach, without Run-DMC, rap music probably would have taken a much harder road to where it is today. This album started it all for me and for millions of other fans! Keep it real!!

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Hip-Hop Album of all time (or at least top 3).......1999-06-02

Simply stated, Raising Hell is one of the greatest albums of all time. People who are new to hip-hop, just don't know what true hip-hop is until the have heard this and other classics. Current artists could use this as a lesson on originality. Please get more copies---I want one!

5 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!! WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT?.......1999-03-24

This album really set it off in a major way back in the era of 1986-87. Everybody who's currently a fan of Bad Boy and No Limit needs to check out this album for some true school originality. Now that Dee, Run, and Jay have been signed by Arista Records, they have a new album due out this year- Their back catalog was also picked up by Arista- and it's bound to be re-released!!!

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